You may sense that others are trying to provoke you to anger today, and you may react with irritation to the negativity you see in people in your environment. While the individuals you encounter may or may not be exhibiting signs of selfishness or thoughtlessness, this is likely less important than your reaction to the situations unfolding around you. You can easily slough off unpleasant feelings by choosing not to react to the words and actions of others. Once you have reached a place of balance, your command of your moods will likely allow you to promote happiness within yourself. Little can affect your emotional state today if you make an effort to stay in control of your mind-set.

We retain our personal power in the face of great irritation and annoyance when we choose to accept that no one person or event can truly influence our state of mind. While we may occasionally feel the cold grip of anger or sorrow’s gentle touch, we can dispel it quickly by analyzing this emotion and then replacing it with feelings we call forth from deep within ourselves. We can simply decide to respond to challenges with an upbeat attitude and a positive outlook, thus stripping difficulties of their ability to affect us on an emotional level. And because we are optimistic in our appraisal of our lives, we are better equipped to turn what initially seem to be roadblocks into tools for growth. You can dispel your distressing feelings today by making an effort to ground yourself in feelings of good cheer.